Wednesday, October 15, 2025
3:57 a.m. – Dispatched Delphos EMS to a residence on Shenk Road in Washington Township for a subject with back pain.
3:48 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 81 in Liberty Township for a report of a disabled vehicle.
5:00 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Van Wert Mercer County Line Road in Liberty Township to contact a resident for Logan County.
6:22 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Mendon Road in Ridge Township for a subject who fell.
7:33 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Mendon Road in York Township for a report of breaking and entering.
7:49 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Wren Landeck Road in Liberty Township for a motor vehicle crash involving a deer. No injuries were reported.
8:26 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Wren Landeck Road in Liberty Township for a report of threats and harassment.
8:28 p.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on Koch Road in Liberty Township for a subject with stroke symptoms.
11:29 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Old Tile Factory Road in Pleasant Township to deliver an emergency message to a resident.
POSTED: 10/16/25 at 7:38 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Van Wert Police
Sunday, October 5 – a menacing incident was investigated in the 700 block of E. Sycamore St.
Monday, October 6 – arrested Jason Tallman for domestic violence in the 800 block of N. Franklin St.
Monday, October 6 – an officer took a telecommunications harassment report in the 500 block of E. Main St.
Tuesday, October 7 – an aggravated menacing incident was reported in the 10000 block of Ohio 118. After investigating, no charges were filed.
Tuesday, October 7 – an unruly juvenile report was taken in the 10000 block of Ohio 118.
Tuesday, October 7 – the Van Wert Parks Department reported criminal damaging at Franklin Park. After an investigation, one person was charged with one count of criminal damaging.
Tuesday, October 7 – a violation of a court order was reported in the 100 block of N. Market St.
Thursday, October 9 – arrested Jason Tallman for a bond violation in the 100 block of Gleason Ave.
Thursday, October 9 – a dispute occurred in the 500 block of N. Race St.
Thursday, October 9 – a theft was reported in the 100 block of W. Central Ave.
Thursday, October 9 – special property was located in the 300 block of Burt St.
Thursday, October 9 – a domestic violence report was taken for an incident that occurred in the 700 block of E. Sycamore St.
Friday, October 10 – a theft was reported in the 600 block of N. Walnut St.
Friday, October 10 – officers spoke with a distraught female in the 800 block of N. Washington St.
Friday, October 10 – arrested Kendra L. Keesler on an outstanding warrant issued by Van Wert Municipal Court.
Friday, October 10 – a criminal damaging report was taken in the 300 block of Woodland Ave.
Saturday, October 11 – a telephone harassment report was taken in the 500 block of E. Main St.
Saturday, October 11 – multiple arrests were made after a traffic stop on W. Ervin Rd. near S. Shannon St. Lukas Bailey was arrested for OVI. Robert Boyd was arrested for underage consumption. Mason Imler was arrested for underage consumption and a Van Wert County Common Pleas Court probation violation.
Saturday, October 11 – arrested Sarah Leaser for domestic violence, after an incident in the 200 block of S. Chestnut St.
Saturday, October 11 – police responded to the 400 block of N. Jefferson ST. for a person in distress.
POSTED: 10/15/25 at 7:57 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
8:43 a.m. – Deputies took a complaint of telecommunications harassment at a location on Franklin Street in the City of Van Wert.
10:16 a.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert Municipal Court for failure to appear. Robert Anthony Preston, 34, of Springfield, is being held at the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
10:21 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Forest Avenue in the City of Van Wert for a stray dog.
11:02 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residential alarm on German Church Road in Harrison Township.
11:43 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy Fire to a residence on South Liberty Street in the Village of Convoy for a report of an electrical outlet sparking and smoking.
1:45 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 127 in Pleasant Township for a report of vehicle damage caused by debris from another vehicle. No injuries were reported.
2:34 p.m. – Deputies served two warrants issued by Van Wert County Common Pleas Court for theft, a fifth degree felony. Michael Daniel Moore, 41, of Lima, and Michael Craig Melvin II, 35, of Mansfield, are both being held at the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
2:56 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of McKinley Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of a loose dog.
3:30 p.m. – Dispatched Ohio City Fire to an area of Ohio 118 in Liberty Township for a report of a field fire.
5:16 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Willshire Eastern Road in Willshire Township for a report of property damage.
7:19 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on North Adams Street in the Village of Middle Point to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
9:00 p.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a location on South Adams Street in the Village of Middle Point for a subject who fell.
POSTED: 10/15/25 at 7:56 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Monday, October 13, 2025
4:49 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Old Tile Factory Road in Pleasant Township for a motor vehicle crash involving a deer. No injuries were reported.
6:13 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Zook Road in Pleasant Township for a motor vehicle crash involving a deer that had occurred on Dull Robinson Road in Liberty Township. No injuries were reported.
10:18 a.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on Ohio 709 in Liberty Township for a subject having difficulty with a medical device.
10:55 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Converse Roselm Road in Washington Township to make notification with a resident for the Van Wert Police.
11:40 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Union Pleasant Road in Pleasant Township for a report of a stray dog.
12:17 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of North Tyler Street in the Village of Middle Point for a complaint of open burning.
2:30 p.m. – Deputies assisted with a funeral escort from the City of Van Wert to Woodlawn Cemetery in Liberty Township.
2:51 p.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on East Jackson Street in the Village of Wren for a subject not responding appropriately.
3:16 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Blaine Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
4:45 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Professional Drive in the City of Van Wert for a motor vehicle crash that had occurred on private property.
7:05 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Bellis Road in Washington Township to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
7:58 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 127 in Hoaglin Township for a report of a disabled semi-truck.
POSTED: 10/14/25 at 7:07 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Sunday, October 12, 2025
4:29 a.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a residence on Gilliland Road in Ridge Township for a subject having complications with pregnancy.
8:05 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on North Walnut Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police.
3:30 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Fox Road in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police.
4:15 p.m. – Dispatched Scott Fire to an area of Wetzel Road in Hoaglin Township for a report of a field fire.
5:02 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Richey Road in Pleasant Township for a report of a loose dog.
5:14 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on East Bellis Road in the Village of Middle Point to assist the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
6:56 p.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident regarding a complaint of criminal damage that occurred at Edgewood Park on North Main Street in the Village of Convoy.
7:23 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Pleasant Township to remove debris from the roadway.
9:14 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Main Street in the Village of Venedocia for a report of a suspicious vehicle.
POSTED: 10/13/25 at 8:10 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Saturday, October 11, 2025
1:37 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on West Ervin Road in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department.
1:46 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on West Wood Street in the Village of Middle Point for a report of domestic violence.
3:42 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Gilliland Road in Ridge Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash involving a deer. No injuries were reported.
2:42 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Gamble Road in Ridge Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash. A 2017 Honda Civic driven by Ella Elling was driving southbound on Gamble Rd near Ohio 116, when a deer ran into the roadway. She swerved to avoid the deer and ran off the right side of the roadway and struck a guardrail. No injuries were reported.
3:11 p.m. – Dispatched Spencerville Fire to a location on Evans Street in the Village of Venedocia for a report of a trailer of straw on fire.
3:36 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Dull Robinson Road in Pleasant Township to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
8:39 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Alspach Road in Liberty Township for a report of several horses being loose.
POSTED: 10/13/25 at 7:35 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Friday, October 10, 2025
3:40 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Doner Road in Jackson Township for a report of domestic violence. Ashlee Kohlhorst, 31, of Jackson Township, was arrested and transported to the Van Wert County Correctional Facility for domestic violence, a first degree misdemeanor.
5:55 a.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a location on Liberty Union Road in Pleasant Township for a subject having a stroke.
6:06 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Bell Avenue in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
8:19 a.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on North Shane Street in the Village of Ohio City for a medical alarm.
8:42 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Hoaglin Center Road in Hoaglin Township for a report of two juveniles walking.
10:19 a.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident from Clearview Drive in Washington Township for a complaint of fraud.
10:29 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on South Shannon Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
10:59 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Augustine Road in Liberty Township for a report of suspicious activity.
11:40 a.m. – Dispatched Wren EMS to a residence on Ohio 49 in the Village of Wren for a subject with abdominal pain.
12:05 p.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident from Dog Creek Road in Washington Township for a complaint of fraud.
1:18 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Doner Road in Jackston Township to stand by as peace officers while a subject retrieved property.
1:30 p.m. – Dispatched Convoy Fire to a commercial fire alarm on Mentzer Road in Tully Township.
4:24 p.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident from Liberty Union Road in Pleasant Township for a complaint of harassment and threats.
4:38 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Tully Township for a report of a roadway hazard.
4:47 p.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Elizabeth Street in the Village of Convoy for a report of a person down with an unknown problem.
8:37 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Cherry Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department.
8:49 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Convoy Heller Road in Harrison Township for a report of a horse in the roadway.
8:57 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 224 in Hoaglin Township for a report of reckless driving.
10:10 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Ainsworth Road in Willshire Township for a report of a subject being disorderly. Joshua J. Carroll, 38, of Willshire Township, was arrested and transported to the Van Wert County Correctional Facility for violation of probation, as per his Van Wert Municipal Court probation officer.
POSTED: 10/13/25 at 7:16 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Thursday, October 9, 2025
1:23 a.m. – Dispatched Ohio City Fire to a residence on Ohio 118 in Liberty Township for an odor investigation.
3:22 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of North Franklin Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of two loose dogs.
3:47 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on South Washington Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department.
6:30 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 81 in Jennings Township for a motor vehicle crash involving a deer. No injuries were reported.
7:45 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on John Brown Road in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
8:07 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on South Washington Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of a dog being abandoned.
9:00 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on North Washington Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
9:51 a.m. – Dispatched Middle Point Fire to a location on Bockey Road in Washington Township for an odor investigation.
12:30 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on West Main Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
3:04 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a report of a semi-truck parked partially in the roadway.
3:24 p.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert County Common Pleas Court for grand theft of a motor vehicle, a fourth degree felony, and passing bad checks, a fifth degree felony. Cody M. Fugate, 38, of Wolcottville, Indiana, was transported to the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
3:56 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Lincoln Highway in the City of Van Wert for a report of a stray dog.
4:58 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on West Main Street in Pleasant Township for a report of trespassing.
4:40 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Ridge Township for a report of a disabled vehicle.
7:53 p.m. – Deputies, along with Middle Point Fire and EMS, responded to an area of Ohio 116 in Ridge Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash. A 2018 GMC Yukon driven by Ashley Moser of Ridge Township was eastbound on Middle Point Road and failed to yield at the stop sign at the intersection of Ohio 116 and Middle Point Road. Her vehicle struck a 2021 Chrysler Voyager driven by Kelsey Cunningham of Van Wert, who was northbound on Ohio 116. Moser’s vehicle had minor damage, and Cunningham’s vehicle had disabling damage and was taken from the scene by 2 A’s. No injuries were reported.
8:48 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Hoaglin Center Road in Hoaglin Township for a report of an injured deer.
10:57 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Main Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
POSTED: 10/10/25 at 12:09 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
10:23 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of the Van Wert Paulding County Line Road in Hoaglin Township to issue a deer slip to a resident.
11:33 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 697 in Washington Township to check an open line 911 call.
3:30 p.m. – Deputies responded to the area of Noble Lane in Pleasant Township for a report of a suspicious vehicle.
6:15 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Blaine Street in the Village of Scott for a complaint of harassment and threats.
8:15 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 224 in Jackson Township for a motor vehicle crash involving a deer. No injuries were reported.
POSTED: 10/08/25 at 7:48 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Monday, October 6, 2025
12:18 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Dog Creek Road in the Village of Middle Point for a report of a vehicle in the roadway with no lights.
1:37 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location in the City of Delphos for a report of a motor vehicle crash involving a deer that had occurred on Ohio 697 in Washington Township; no injuries were reported.
2:24 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on the Van Wert Mercer County Line Road in Liberty Township to contact a resident for Mercer County.
2:41 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Cable Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
3:19 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Pettit Street in the Village of Convoy for a report of domestic violence. Chad Everett Snavely, 54, of Convoy, was arrested for a domestic violence, a first degree misdemeanor.He was transported to the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
8:45 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Dixon Cavett Road in Union Township to stand by as peace officers while a subject retrieved property.
POSTED: 10/07/25 at 8:03 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement